Meaning of the word rents in English

What does rents mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

rents

US /rɛnts/
UK /rɛnts/

Noun

a payment made periodically by a tenant to a landlord in return for the use of land, a building, or an apartment

Example:
The monthly rents for apartments in this area have increased significantly.
He collects rents from his tenants on the first of every month.

Verb

to tear or split (something) apart or into pieces

Example:
The strong winds rents the sails of the ship.
His heart rents with grief at the news.